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STEM at the Library: Get Ready for the Eclipse!

Presented by Science Connections at 2:00pm

Join us as we get ready for the solar eclipse! The program will be held at 2:00pm and 4:00pm. Space is limited. Register here for ONE of the time slots.

Learn about what happens during a solar eclipse and how to view one safely. Hands-on activities include building an eclipse viewer and an eclipse model, and making phases of the moon gummies. Each participant will also receive a pair of solar eclipse glasses. We will provide all the materials for this program. 

For 6-10 year olds.

The program will be held at 2:00pm and 4:00pm. Space is limited. Register here for one of the time slots.

Location: Chevy Chase Library Meeting Room (lower level)

Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Chevy Chase Library.

Questions about this program? Contact the branch at 240-773-9590.

If you are looking for something to do until this program, take a look at these resources for kids using your library card:

Don't have a card right now? No worries!  Find out how to Get a Library Card.

National Geographic Kids - Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children ages 6–14

Gale in Context: Elementary - Children's magazines and reference books

TumbleBooks - books that read themselves 

Kanopy Kids- videos and animated books

BookFlix - animated stories

Explora Educators, Explora Primary School - education resources

Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.

Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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